Summer is coming to a close- the days are slowly getting shorter, the leaves are turning a tinge of yellow, and the days are getting cooler- but that doesn’t mean the fun stops in White Rock!
We’ve collected all the amazing activities and events happening in White Rock and compiled them into a blog post to help you have your best September and October ever!
Family-friendly Events
Your search for family-friendly fun ends here. White Rock has a few upcoming, FREE-to-attend events happening early September. So, bring your loved ones and check out why they’re such a hit!
The White Rock Night Market
The White Rock Night Market is capping off the season with one final night at the promenade! Come browse, enjoy free live entertainment, and grab a bite- there will be over 20+ local creative vendors and tasty options from several food trucks.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 3 PM – 9 PM
📍 Memorial Park on the White Rock Promenade, by the Pier
https://whiterocknightmarkets.com/friday-september-4/
The White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl
The White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl returns! Immerse yourself in creativity through exhibits, live music, theatre, heritage displays, and more on a self-guided tour. Produced by the City of White Rock and the City of Surrey, The White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl is a fantastic way to engage and learn more about our region’s rich vein of art and culture!
📅 Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
https://www.whiterockcity.ca/933/White-Rock-South-Surrey-Culture-Crawl
The White Rock Farmers’ Market
This popular farmers’ market has amassed almost 200,000 visits in 2026 alone! This is your opportunity to discover so many of BC’s small businesses in one area, with a weekly rotation of 150+ vendors. Invite your loved ones to support local every Sunday at the White Rock Farmers’ Market.
📅 Sundays, until October 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Located on Johnston Road between Russell Ave and Thrift Ave, and at Miramar Plaza.
https://whiterockfarmersmarket.ca/
White Rock Free Movie Night
Join the White Rock BIA at Memorial Park for a FREE movie night, featuring the hit film “Super Mario Galaxy!”
🎥 Super Mario Galaxy
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ Movie begins at dusk (approx. 8 PM)
📍Memorial Park – 14970 Marine Drive
🎟️ FREE
Date Night Ideas
Planning to take your special someone out for a night? Nothing’s more romantic than an evening in White Rock with the tree-lit promenade and the moonlight reflecting off of the sea.
Peninsula Productions – Barefoot in the Park
Experience a local production with one of Neil Simon’s most beloved romance comedies, Barefoot in the Park. Tickets are on sale now with various show times!
📅 Thursday to Saturdays, September 17 – October 3rd
⏰ Various showtimes (matinee and evening)
📍14600 North Bluff Rd
🎟️ Ticket pricing: $42.48
https://www.showpass.com/barefoot-in-the-park-by-neil-simon/
Social Gathering Ideas
If you’re looking to mix it up, we’ve got just the perfect ideas for a fun-filled day in White Rock with your friends!
Keeping the Summer Alive Concert
This FREE outdoor concert features California Surf- featuring former member of the Beach Boys Bobby Figueroa- and local bands Big City Soul and the Ocean Park Wailers!
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 6 :00 – 10:00 PM
📍Memorial Park, 14970 Marine Dr
The 2026 White Rock Craft Beer Festival
Come together with your pals and sample tasty beverages from some of Metro Vancouver’s finest breweries at the White Rock Craft Beer Festival, returning to the beachfront for its sixth year! It’s the perfect gathering place to kick back and relax and socialize.
Learn more about it here.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍Memorial Park, 14970 Marine Dr
🎟️ Ticket pricing: early-bird $50, regular $55
Purchase them here!: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-2026-white-rock-craft-beer-festival-tickets-1997506734414
This is your chance to discover corners of White Rock you may not have explored yet. How are you spending your pre-fall weekends in our City by the Sea?